June 26th, 2016:  News Advisory for Immediate Release

Christians--and Americans in general--are facing attacks on their religious liberty like never before. In California, the state legislature wants to impose more restrictions on the practice of First Amendment rights, including freedom speech and religion.

Senate Bill 1146 will lead to more discrimination against Christians, particularly Christian institutions of higher education.

Arthur Schaper of California MassResistance explained: “The bill’s author, California State Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens, Long Beach)  claims that this bill will remedy universities’ “license to discriminate”

“What will SB 1146 actually do? Eliminate faith-based decisions when it comes to admission, housing, and perhaps even employment at faith-based campuses, and require institutions that receive California public funds and that claim an exemption from state or federal discrimination laws and regulations, as specified, to provide public disclosures.

"We are sending a clear message to the sponsor and the community that these attacks on our First Amendment rights will not be tolerated, and that this bill must be pulled."

Schaper continued:  “This bill could force Christian schools to abandon their intended mission altogether and leave the state! By encouraging congregations and community leaders to rise up and stop this terrible bill, we can ensure that First Amendment Freedoms of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition will remain strong and growing."

California MassResistance has organized a time and place to protest State Senator Ricardo Lara’s SB 1146:

LONG BEACH DISTRICT OFFICE
3939 ATLANTIC AVE., SUITE 107
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
PHONE: 562-256-7921
FAX: 562-256-9991
June 29th, 4:00pm.
For more information, please contact Arthur Schaper:
arthurschaper@hotmail.com


Arthur Christopher Schaper 
Director, California MassResistance